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Naukasana or Boat Pose – How to do, Benefits and Contraindications

Naukasana or Boat Pose Naukasana or Boat Pose – Steps, Benefits, Contraindications Naukasana or Boat Pose is beneficial for mental health and overall health too. It helps to de-stress and rejuvenate. In Sanskrit ‘Nauka’ means boat and ‘Asana’ means posture. In this pose our body takes shape of a boat. It helps to reduce belly fat as well as tone abs. Naukasana or Boat Pose can be done both lying on stomach or back (supine position). With practice both ways can be performed. Let us see Naukasana or Boat Pose -  Steps, Benefits, Contraindications. How to do Naukasana or Boat Pose ·          Lie down on a yoga mat with feet together and arms on sides. ·          Inhale. Lift chest and feet off ground. Stretch arms towards feet. Feel stretch in stomach area as abdominal muscles contract. ·          Weight of body should rest entirely on buttocks. ·          Try to bring eyes, fingers and toes in one line. ·          Hold Breath. Remain in this position for few se